April Rabble 2007

How time flies, especially for me!  Here it is April already and the next time you turn around it will be July and you will be loading your boat etc for the trip to the Rebel Nationals at Greenwood Lake New Jersey July 14-19.

Greenwood could be quite a bit different than what you are used to. There is the potential for long (up to 6 miles) sailing legs, islands and mountains that can be helpful or a hinderance depending on you and a very pleasing setting for sailboat racing.  We have a 2 story boathouse overlooking the lake that is a perfect spot for viewing races and lots of eager Fleet #21 people who are ready to make your Regatta experience as good as we can possibly make it.

There are lots of good reasons for going to sailboat regattas:  renewing old friendships, making new friends, good parties, lots of fun things to do in your non-sailing time, beautiful locations but the single most important one is the expectation of really good competitive sailing.  And that’s what we have. Our lake is 9 miles long , about one and a quarter miles wide at the widest area, and offers the sailor lots of water to use to his or her advantage (or disadvantage).

One reason I am so confident that you will be glad you came to this gem is because I personally have been arond here for 75 years. Sure its changed a lot, certainly a heck of a lot more people here now than when I was a kid sailing a moth sailboat (anybody ever hear of that boat?) but its still the same lake, same size, still in the middle of the Ramapo Mountains.

We have heard from a few old timers across the country who are threatening to come out of retirement to join us at the Regatta, nothing definite but it could be fun to see these people again.

We would like to stress again that there are lots of "things to do" in the area as pointed out in the January article and we again invite you to come early and /or stay late to enjoy some of these possibilities.  As mentioned, we will find a place for your boat and trailer while you take in the sights etc.

In case you need help with anything or have questions or suggestions, please call any of the people listed:

Bill Selick (Regatta Chair): work 212-720-5828-home 201-569-8421  Email: Bill @selick.com

Wendy Gallione (Regatta Co-Chair and Treasurer).973-728-3050

George Vurno (Fleet Captain): 845-477-0275

Rose Steele (Race Committee) 973-728-7486

Jack Schuhardt (Regatta Logistics & Publicity) 973-728-1321

Jim Miller (Food Committee)  201 986 1427

Bob Zimmer (Weight & Measuring Committee) (845) 477-3899

Jean Zimmer (Juniors Activities) (845) 477-3899

We all look forward to your coming to our regatta and hope you do indeed come .

Look  forward to meeting you

Jack Schuhardt